LAHS
News Feed 10/6/2021
I hope they realized what they need to do differently next time, what to expect, how ACT structures their questions and more.
To do better it takes -studying!! There are many resources so please take advantage of them. We need to soon talk about 'subscoring' ACT scores.
I am proud of you guys!!
-Mrs. Harp
Upcoming Important Dates
10/7/21: End of 1st Quarter! Report cards will be mailed out the next week.
10/12/21: Fall Picture day (this includes senior gown photos)
10/18/21: Senior Parent Info Night, 6pm
10/19/21: 10th grade Pre-ACT
11/1/21: Jostens Presentation with 10th grade and 12th grade
11/9/21: 10th grade to MATC
11/16/2021: Picture retakes. ( Last chance!)
We are working hard at putting our events on the website calendar. https://www.littleaxeps.org/o/lahs and scroll down.
Senior Portrait Information
-Seniors will be called down alphabetically on Tuesday Oct 12th to the library
-Morning Vo-Tech students will take portrait after they return from MATC. (Attendance will not be excused)
Dress Requirements- (you will need these items FOR graduation! )
-Gentlemen, must wear a white or light colored button up collard shirt AND a tie of neutral or black color.
-Ladies, if any part of your garment is visible over the gown collar it must be white.
You do not have to purchase Senior Portraits to participate, these will go in the yearbook so everyone need their portrait taken.
PreACT NEXT!
If your student missed the ACT you may register @ ACT.ORG for the next available test date. If you think you might qualify for a waiver, see Mrs. Harp. (They are in!! )
There are MANY apps that will help with Pre-ACT and ACT preps.
March2success.com -Create a free account. They have many practice tests.
Khan Academy has great resources for ACT
Act.org has some online resources as well.
Quizlet.com -search for ACT or Pre-ACT
Senior Parent Night! Oct. 18th; 6PM-7PM
Topics: Graduation, Josten's orders, Oklahoma School Picture orders, FAFSA, post-secondary opportunities, scholarships
Kirk Rushing from ECU will talk about FAFSA and scholarships
OCCC will have a table with a representative
Jostens representative will be there to answer questions, etc.
Waiting on a few others to RSVP
NOV 30TH
Kirk Rushing will be @ LAHS to assist parents in filing FAFSA. YES, he will help you file!
Day appointments only, sign up form will be going out soon.
FAFSA is OPEN!
Continually updated College/FAFSA/Scholarships! Click Below
Virtual College Fairs
More than 100,000 students and families signed up for NACAC virtual fairs this past spring. Students give them an enthusiastic "thumbs up" because it's so easy to chat live with college representatives or drop in on live Zoom sessions offered by hundreds of colleges on a single day.
Counselor's Resource page. Scroll half way down for "Getting Started Resources". They have a video and a Quick Start Guide if you need more assistance.
Communication Avenues for Parents & Students
- Littleaxeps.org website has been improved. There is an updated App. It currently works for Android. Apple phone uses should be able to access it later this week. Push Notifications can be set up on the new App.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleAxeHighSchool
- Counselor/Class of... Remind (codes see below)
- Smores: News Feed
If you have turned off notifications please be sure to turn them back on. A lot of important information is sent out. We try not to overload with messages.
***At times we do send out a text message to just our students. If the parent(s) are receiving these and not the student, the student should update their cell number with the office.
Little Axe High School
Assistant Principal: Amie Lampkin, amie.lampkin@littleaxeps.org
Counselor: Amber Harp, amber.harp@littleaxeps.org
Email: amber.harp@littleaxeps.org
Website: https://www.littleaxeps.org/o/lahs
Location: 2000 168th Avenue Northeast, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: (405) 329-1612
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleAxeHighSchool